How to file Motion for Untimely Relief or Appeal of Small Claims Judgment (less than one year old) and proceed with new trial?

Hello, You must appeal a Small Claims decision within 30 days by filing a Notice of Appeal with the District Court. Sounds like you are outside...

Hello, As said that would be a difficulty and complicated process in Small Claims Court. In any event, cell phone companies don't record audio....

Can I have a civil summons and complaint personally served on a defendant at his temporary residence in Mexico?

Hello, You do not need special permission from the Court. Personal service is personal service, wherever it happens. You will need to make...

Is (soon to be ex)husband entitled to part of my award from a personal injury lawsuit for an injury that happened before we met?

Hello, The short answer is no. You were not married at the time. Pain and suffering also is not a community asset. The only way your ex may be...

What if the hearing of a motion to compel further answers to interrogatories is after discovery cut-off date?

Hello, Your question is not clear. It looks like you are asking whether you can file a motion to compel and have it heard sooner than 6 days,...

If the accident happened exactly on the county border line (King and Snohomish), which county do I file in?

Hello, You can file in the county where the collision occurred OR where one or more of the Defendant's reside. You have 3 years from the date...

What are my options?

Hello, Sorry to hear that. First, I would get a copy of your auto policy and read it carefully. Has your insurance company denied coverage? ...

Assault inside of a convienience store - Options?

Hello, Sorry to hear about this. If the police catch him, they will submit their investigation to the prosecutor to see if charges will be...

I just bought a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI which is part of the Volkswagen lawsuit.

Hello, As a big (air cooled) VW fan myself, this is very disappointing. As I recall this news broke around the end of last month - maybe the...

If I was in a hit and run and got injuries, neither party had insurance and my car was totaled what is the best course of action

Hello, Sorry to hear about that. If you have health insurance, it will pay for your collision-related injuries, subject to deductibles and...